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The old walled park of Dubrovnik juts out on a peninsula between two harbors.
The beautiful stonework and tile roofs add to the charm of this area.
Newer homes line the hillside behind the old city. It is from these hill tops the old city was bombarded in 1991.
The new brighter red roof tiles mark the roofs that have been replaced after the bombing.
The Tower of Rellotge, bell tower, marks the skyline just inside the harbor gates on the south.
TRAVEL: August 2013 -
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The old city as it looks on an approach from the south, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Looking into the sun, south down Stradum, the main street, old town Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
At the far end is the bell tower, Orlando's Column, and St. Blaise Church.
The Stradum from street level shows the hordes of August tourists, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
View of the city rooftops, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Overview of the city at the northern wall, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
The white building (center) is the former convent of St. Claire.
St. Saviour Church flanks the plaza next to the staircase up to the wall, north end of Stradum, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
St. Saviour Church (1520), architect Petar Andrijich, was commissioned by the Senate to comemorate Dubrovnik survival of an earthquake.
Tickets for the wall walk are available from a booth just to the left of this photo.
Another view of the plaza that is dominated by Big Ornofrio's Fountain, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Side street in the od city, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Side street in the od city, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Fresh fish display in front of sidewalk cafe, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Costumed vendor trys to sell hearts to the city while I am drawn to the ice cream vendor near the port, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
The open market is in Gudulics Square, in the southwest part of old town, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Fresh fruit and vegetable for sale in the market square, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Sculpters shop near the Dominican Monestery/Museum, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Traditionally dressed souvenir dolls, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Wall posters, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Colorful laundry hangs against old stonework, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
Colorful laundry hangs against old stonework, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
This friendly Croatian woman waved to me from her window overlooking the west wall, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2013.
After seeing many clothes lines, it made me wonder if there was a city ordinance requiring colorful clothespins.
This photo, taken just off a busy pedestrian street, accurately represents Dubrovnik...
a beautiful old city that calmly continues to endure
despite invasions from both vengeful armies and frenetic tourists.
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